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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An infectious diarrheal disease in humans and mammals caused by the Giardia duodenalis parasite. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort wordnet
3. 3
   Any disease in animals caused by parasites of the genus Giardia. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

beaver fevergiardia

Etymology

From giardia + -iasis.